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On the Right Foot: Cyber Monday Sales I’m Eyeing, Creating a Scent Memory, the Lure of Posh Packaging, & More!

November 29, 2021 by jessica

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving to kick off the holiday season! Things are starting to get festive around here. We hung the garland on the banister, put Christmas lights on the outside of the house, and broke out our collection of holiday music on vinyl. We’ll get our tree on Friday, which is when we’ll decorate the rest of the house. I can’t wait!

There are so many great sales today! I haven’t narrowed down my shopping list yet, but here are the sales I’m eyeing up: ThirdLove’s Cyber Monday deals, Tory Burch (30% most items and an extra 50% off sale), an extra 15% off the Black Friday sale at Julie Vos, 50% off at Banana Republic (this dress!), and up to 50% off everything at Kate Spade (I ordered a pair of fancy flats that’ll look cute with jeans or a little black dress).

Create a scent memory the next time you travel.

Modern heirlooms to get and give this holiday season.

Thinking about buying any of the Instagram-famous cookware brands? Read this post first.

Consumers can’t resist the lure of well-designed packaging.

A roundup of what I bought and loved this month.

The best memes of 2021.

I love the unexpected pops of color in this charming home tour.

One look at this breezy dress has me ready for summertime again.

LED Christmas lights with the warmth of vintage incandescent lights! (If we didn’t just buy new strands of lights last year, I’d be all about these.)

Enjoy the week!

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Holiday Gift Guide: Modern Heirlooms

November 26, 2021 by jessica

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Things I Bought & Loved in November

November 24, 2021 by jessica

In addition to the items below, I had ordered two items from J.Crew that were huge misses: this dress that ran small in the bodice despite the smocked back (plus, the quality did not warrant the price tag); and this blouse that was the most unflattering shape on me. Oh well, they can’t all be winners, right? Here are the items that made the cut this month:

IN THE WARDROBE
See this year’s sartorial additions here.

Karen Walker ‘Number One’ sunglasses in tan/gold – I have these sunglasses in black and tortoiseshell and they remain my favorites, so adding another color when they were on sale seemed like a worthwhile investment in my sunglasses wardrobe.
Marc New York ‘Paige’ boucle coat in camel (also available here) – My goal to lose weight this year was largely unsuccessful and I needed a heavier-yet-dressy coat that I could wear this season. This one has a flattering, classic shape and runs true to size. I can’t attest to how warm it is yet, but I was comfortable in it for a long walk with a sweater underneath in 30-degree weather. (I had also tried this coat from the same brand. It’s longer and I preferred the pocket placement, but I was between sizes. The medium was too small to wear with a sweater and I was drowning in the large.)
J.Crew supersoft turtleneck sweater in camel – This was my favorite sweater for two years running, but J.Crew reworked the shape and added vents on the sides making it a lot less flattering than it used to be. It’s still incredibly comfortable, which is the only reason I kept it. However, if you loved the version from the last couple of years, this isn’t it.

AROUND THE HOUSE

Reindeer cocktail picks – I randomly came across these on Amazon and it was a quick add-to-cart moment. They’re so darn cute and are good quality.
Wood Christmas trees – I found these on Etsy when I was looking for a few Scandinavian-inspired Christmas decorations for our office bookshelf. I bought a large one in natural and a smaller one in green. They’re absolutely darling in person and perfect for an understated holiday touch.
Happy Holidays doormat – I impulse purchased this doormat at Target and for $13, it’s perfect!

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On the Right Foot: Mental Health Benefits of Early Holiday Decorating, A Shimmery Cocktail Dress, the Best Air Purifiers & More!

November 22, 2021 by jessica

Yesterday marked our unofficial kickoff to the holiday season with a Friendsgiving celebration, and it was incredible to think about what a difference a year makes. Last year, it was just Dave and me celebrating a quiet day together with more food than two people could possibly eat in a day (but a week’s worth of leftovers was appreciated!). This year, things feel closer to what they were pre-pandemic and I’m thankful for the opportunity to take part in those traditions again. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

A tulle bridesmaid dress to put you in a festive mood. I love the forgiving A-line shape!

The seven-day week orders our society, but is it the best structure for time?

An update of where things are at with our bathroom renovations. We need to get the flooring selected for the powder room soon, and I’m leaning toward the blue tile. What about you?

A gluten-free carrot cake that’ll satisfy the sweet tooth of anyone with a gluten allergy this holiday season.

A great deal on a cozy throw blanket.

Early holiday decorating could make you a happier person.

A roundup of some of the best air purifiers for pet owners.

Wear-with-anything modern hoops that are perfect for gift-giving, even if the recipient is yourself. Prefer a playful pair? Try these!

Holiday gift ideas for the gardener.

How to make your candles last longer.

The best Christmas movies of all time.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Gift Ideas for the Person Who Took Up Pandemic Gardening

November 19, 2021 by jessica

These ideas and more below:

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